Hand Tool Reviews

Are you looking to buy new hand tools?  Do you know what brand or manufacturer to buy?  As you know there are so many brands, models and manufacturers to choose from, it’s hard deciding which one is right for you.  Tools in Action tests and reviews the newest hand tools in the marketplace.  Below you can find a list of our recent hand tool reviews to assist you with your buying decision.  Don’t go blindly into your purchasing decision.  Become an informed buyer and know the products in the marketplace.  After reading through our reviews if you still need help, take a look at the Power Tool Forum.  The forum is filled with awesome people who can help answer questions you have.  If you are looking to buy additional tools, take a look at our Power Tool Guides where you can search by different specifications.  Read our hand tool reviews below to get started with your research.

Milwaukee Hand Tools At The Home Depot

Milwaukee Hand Tools At The Home Depot

Hand Tools have their place in any shop. Mechanics need them, yes, but virtually everyone has a need for hand tools at some point....
PB Swiss Hand Tools

PB Swiss Hand Tools

When it comes to hand tools, there are a lot of different brands to pick from.  Over the years we have covered everything from...

Proto Compo-Cast Hammers and More!

Proto has been on the move lately. After the updates to their ratcheting combination wrench, and ball pein hammer lineups (both reviewed by TIA),...
Milwaukee Adjustable Bolt Cutter Review

Milwaukee Adjustable Bolt Cutter Review

A while back we reviewed the 14" Milwaukee Bolt cutters, so if you read that review, then you are all ready familiar with these...
Husky Stubby Ratchet

Husky Stubby Ratchet

If you have visited any Home Depot tool aisle, then you are familiar with the Husky brand.  Husky is a brand only found and...

Blackhawk Impact Hex Bit Socket Set – UH1216CS

For the past 2 or 3 years I've been using the Harbor Freight impact hex bit sockets. They've held up pretty well, but at...

TEKTON – American Made Pliers!

We've reviewed several TEKTON tools in the past and one thing we've been consistently satisfied with is the value they offer. If for no...

Gear Wrench – Innovative Hand Tools

I have been a fan of GearWrench for years, I loved their ratcheting wrenches and have had a set for years.  GearWrench has changed...
Milwaukee Fiberglass Hammer

Milwaukee Fiberglass Hammer

When it comes to hand tools, Milwaukee has been hitting the market hard.  I can't think of any other power tool manufacturer that has...

DEWALT 168 Piece Mechanics Socket Set

Dewalt has been coming out with a lot of different hand tools over the past year.  One cool thing I like about their new...

Proto “Anti-Slip Design Combo Wrenches – Review

Proto "Anti-Slip Design Combo Wrenches Of the dozens of types of wrenches, combination wrenches are by far the most common. First introduced in 1933 by...
New Milwaukee Hand Tools

New Milwaukee Hand Tools

A lot of people know Milwaukee for its cordless power tools.  But did you know they have a large line of hand tools?  Today...

Kobalt 27-Piece Xtreme Access Socket Set – Perfect Fathers Day Gift

Oh, what to get for Dad on Fathers day.  The best gifts for Dad is always tools, especially cool tools that are not going...

Carlyle Tools: Power 90 Series Ratchets

As the American automobile market took off in the 1920's, the auto repair business took off with it, and naturally, the auto parts market...

Dewalt Hacksaw DWHT20547 – 5 in 1 Saw

  Dan and I often visit the big box stores to look at new tools and run around the isle chasing each other.  Sometime I...

TEKTON – A Look At Some New Products

TEKTON has become a regular fixture at TIA. I've checked out several of their products over time and I've been consistently satisfied with the...